Former Colorado RB Eric Bieniemy: “We’re behind Dan”

On a day when the 1990 Colorado football team was honored, more than a few fans zeroed in on Eric Bieniemy, the former CU star running back whose coaching acumen has many longing for him to coach the Buffs.

All of those people – minus Bieniemy.

Bieniemy, who finished his career as Colorado’s all-time leading rusher, said he’s squarely in support of Dan Hawkins and his staff.

“We’re behind Dan,” Bieniemy said, moments after he was honored on-field as he’ll go into the CU Athletic Hall of Fame. “We’re also behind the players. You have to understand, this is our university. Through thick and thin, we’re going to be there. Because when it’s all said and done, the players, the only thing we have is each other. And so you want to make sure that these kids are getting the support they need. It’s very important, especially players from my class supporting them. They’ve had some struggles; that’s okay. That’s a part of life, you know what I mean? The only thing you have is next week or the next play. That’s why I’m excited right now.”

Bieniemy has coaching buzz surrounding him. For two years he was an assistant coach at CU, coaching running backs and making a name for himself as one of the nation’s top recruiters, before moving on to UCLA. He’s currently the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings, and is considered one of the top assistants in the NFL.

Asked if his desire is to coach in the NFL, Bieniemy said, “You know what, let me put it this way: I’m going to take it step-by-step. Obviously, I do have some aspirations. But right now, I’m enjoying what I’m doing.

“You have to understand this: I coach with the Minnesota Vikings. I’m wishing Dan and his staff the best of luck. I want them to succeed. Because why? They represent my university. You know what I mean? I’m not here to campaign or anything. I’m here to support my university.”

Supporting your University is one thing supporting a losing coach is quite different. Do yo support losers eric. I suppose so your ‘coaching’ at Minnesota.

Ghhugh

Supporting your University is one thing supporting a losing coach is quite different. Do yo support losers eric. I suppose so your ‘coaching’ at Minnesota.

Bob

Say Ghhugh that is a stupid comment! Did you play in college level sports? Bieniemy is a winner-he proved it on the football field as a player and continues to prove it as a coach. As a CU alumn I appreciate his support of CU’s football program.

Bob

Say Ghhugh that is a stupid comment! Did you play in college level sports? Bieniemy is a winner-he proved it on the football field as a player and continues to prove it as a coach. As a CU alumn I appreciate his support of CU’s football program.